Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Arrington, VA

Devils Backbone Camp welcomes pets at all 73 campsites with tent, RV, and cabin options near Arrington, Virginia. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and full hookups for RVs, with both pull-through and back-in sites available. Misty Mountain Camp Resort provides a dedicated dog park where pets can exercise off-leash, with 100 year-round sites including tent areas, RV spots with 30/50 amp service, and pet-friendly cabins. The sites at Devils Backbone are surprisingly private with a laid-back atmosphere, and campers can access several small walking paths throughout the property with their leashed dogs. James River State Park Campground also accommodates pets at its Red Oak Campground, offering generous-sized sites that back up to wooded areas.

Trails throughout the region provide excellent opportunities for hiking with dogs. The Crabtree Falls Campground offers pet-friendly access to nearby hiking trails, including connections to the Appalachian Trail where leashed dogs are welcome. Natural Bridge KOA features a petting zoo that children enjoy while also maintaining pet-friendly policies for campers bringing their own animals. Campers should note that most campgrounds in the area require pets to be on leashes no longer than 6 feet, and many provide designated pet waste stations throughout their grounds. Several campgrounds, including Walnut Hills, offer daily trash pickup service which is convenient for pet owners. The region experiences variable mountain weather, so pet owners should prepare accordingly with adequate shelter and water for their animals when camping in any season.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Arrington, Virginia (80)

    1. Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park

    27 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $15 - $80 / night

    "We spent one night with our dogs at the walk-in campground at James Lake. It is a wonderful piece of nature. The campsites are far away from each other. Everything was very clean and taken care of."

    "Campsite was right next to lake, beautiful views and easy water access. While we were there in April we only saw a couple other groups, and no other campers were anywhere near us."

    2. Devils Backbone Camp

    39 Reviews
    Nellysford, VA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 817-9708

    $25 - $140 / night

    "Pets welcome and camping can be made through site. Good for probably new campers or those looking to camp but have a more relaxed trip."

    "You are a quick walk to the brewery and café, where you can grab breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is nice and dark at the campground, so great for star watching. "

    3. Red Oak Campground — James River State Park

    17 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $35 / night

    "Lots of beautiful hiking/biking/equestrian trails to explore. Bathrooms were very clean and nice. Bundles of firewood sold $7 each. Nice fire ring at each site. Pet friendly."

    "Nice campground in line with expectations for most Virginia state parks."

    4. Walnut Grove — James River State Park

    11 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-8061

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Most of the sites were huge and level, and we were able to choose a mostly-shaded site with water and electric near the bathhouse."

    "Lake James is a true gem, clean and beautiful, with amazing views of Linville Gorge, Shortoff Mountain, and Table Rock. The State Park has several camping areas."

    5. Sherando Lake Campground

    33 Reviews
    Tyro, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 291-2188

    $25 - $47 / night

    "Sherando Lake is a well-maintained, popular campground located in the George Washington National Forest near Lyndhurst, VA."

    "The lakeside is wonderful for sitting, reading and swimming.  The "upper lake" is great for fishing. "

    6. Crabtree Falls Campground

    20 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2066

    $28 - $55 / night

    "My husband and I recently stayed overnight with our two dogs. The campsites run along a river, which provides great back drop for getting away from the city."

    "The tent sites we stayed in were 10 ft away from the Tye river, we literally fell asleep to the sound of the water every night."

    7. Branch Pond — James River State Park

    9 Reviews
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website

    $15 - $18 / night

    "Located in the middle of nowhere off of narrow Virginia secondary roads, we were surprised to get good Verizon reception. We stayed on site 15 which is a long pull-thru."

    "Private, flat, and well maintained sites with great facilities, hiking/biking trails, and floating opportunities make this campground a good one to visit with family and friends!"

    8. Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    39 Reviews
    Crozet, VA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 647-8900

    $35 - $75 / night

    "Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort."

    "The winding layout allowed for more distance between other sites. The woods were beautiful with easy walking trails right from the site."

    9. Montebello Resort

    11 Reviews
    Montebello, VA
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (540) 377-2650

    $38 - $55 / night

    "We stayed in the mountain view cabin lower level with our two dogs."

    "This is one of Virginia’s best kept secrets for Cabins, RV or Tent camping.

    The location is awesome; close to some great hiking spots, very accessible & well laid out."

    10. James River State Park Campground

    1 Review
    Greenway, VA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (434) 933-4355

    "A Creek ran nearby the campground and there were options for trails. The campsites were well spaced apart."

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Arrington, VA

712 Reviews of 80 Arrington Campgrounds


  • Francelia A.
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort

    Mom and son new adventure

    Misty Mountain Camp Resort is located in Crozet, Virginia, off of 250 below Afton Mountain. I'm familiar with this resort. Many, many years ago, when it was Yogi Bear's park, a lot of updates since then. Great accommodations. I've not enjoyed camping as much as I have these last 2 weeks with my son Matthew, who is 30 years old down syndrome, autism and a leukemia survivor. I am 66 years old. I'm on the best adventure of my life. Just bought a new motorhome after my partner of 15 years passed away. I'm on a new journey. And taking care of my life with good health. I recommend this park to anyone. Friendly staff, accommodating, pet friendly dog parks, bathhouse, laundry, sun, and shade, with 30 and 50 amp hookups with sewage. I couldn't ask for a better place. Have a fun-loving life, I am!

  • Carey R.
    Aug. 4, 2022

    Natural Bridge KOA

    Perfect for Visiting Natural Bridge with Kids

    We stayed in a Pull Through, Full Hookup site on the hillside. It was surprisingly very level. We just used this as a base for visiting Natural Bridge State Park, so it was only an overnighter. The bathrooms & private showers were amazing & clean. The laundry room looked just as nice, but we didn’t use it.
    We didn’t use the pool, but the kids enjoyed the Gameroom! Of everything we used there, the only thing to mention that was dirty was the game room. But I’ll take that, we were very impressed with the playground, dog park & they even had chickens & a petting farm upon entry.
    This KOA seriously restored my faith in KOA’s. I will renew our membership, (which is about to expire), based on this visit. There are great ones out there!

  • Bridget H.
    Nov. 17, 2020

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Right off highway with great amenities

    This campground is open year round and is right off the highway.  There is a gas station right next to it as well as a safari park.  The campground itself has a pool, open seasonally, a game room, and a playground.  It's an old school playground but the gkids love it.  They also have a couple of walking trails and a small dog park.  It is roadside so expect just that for this campground.  It has plenty of trees and sites for all different sized vehicles and tents.  The cabins and bathrooms are nice and clean.  The employees are always nice and helpful.  We have stayed here several times and have always had a good time.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2025

    Natural Bridge-Lexington KOA

    Convenient and easy

    Lots of pull thru sites, full hook up, even have dog park and laundry.

  • A
    Nov. 28, 2021

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Will definitely return!

    Pros outweighed the cons.

    Good: Staff was amazing! Trash pickup daily. Level sites. Nice little general store. 9-hole disc golf course. Dog park and playground centrally located. Quiet. Close to shopping, restaurants, etc.

    Bad (if they can be called “bad”): We were excited about cable and wi-fi as a new perk. Could not get cable to work and wi-fi was spotty at our site. Had great signal in other parts of the campground though, and cell reception was strong. Roads were narrow to navigate and some sites quite short in length.

  • Elena B.
    Apr. 16, 2022

    Cloverdale Farms

    Camping at Cloverdale

    We’ve got a little 20 acre hobby farm. This historic property has gently rolling hills, with a little creek amidst a couple acres of cleared, open, secluded woodland perfect for pitching a tent and listening to nature. Fields in the back lend a great view for star gazing and looking up at the Milky Way. If the peace and quiet isn’t enough for you, there are pet goats, cats, a dog, and chickens that all love attention. Guests are more than welcome to help in the garden, pick flowers, and enjoy fresh produce and eggs while they’re here. Located 5 minutes from the James River, guests can hop over to the boat landing for fishing, swimming and boating or check out Blanton and Pleasants, a community staple. If you’re a hiker, there’s a state forest and state park just a short 15 minute drive west.

  • G
    Oct. 14, 2021

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Scenic clean campground

    Enjoyed our stay at this campground! Office is open until 8pm which is rare. Sites are clean and flat. Pull thru and back in slots available. There is a lovely creek running through portions of the campground. Showers and bathrooms were relatively clean. Didn't use the pool. Dog park and playground were nice features. Overall, good value for the sites and amenities.

  • Mimi B.
    Sep. 25, 2020

    Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park

    Very nice clean rv park

    Located within minutes of I81. We stopped for 2 nights to see the Shenandoah National Park on our way to NC. Called last minute and got a site. Very nice customer service. Grounds were very well kept. Our site 112 had water, 50amp and cable. Dump station on premises. Nice dog park for our fur babies and doggie duty stations with bags in several locations throughout the park. Also had a cute playground for kiddos. Didn't use the pool so can't comment. A little highway noise but when windows and door were closed couldn't hear a thing. We'd stay here again. They honor Good Sam discount. Paid $38 with discount.

  • Laure D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 15, 2022

    Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA

    Quiet retreat

    This was our first visit to this campground and it was farther than we usually travel for a long weekend but we’ll worth it. It’s small with about 40 RV sites in addition to tent sites (4) and cabins (8). The camp hosts were very nice. Fire wood is delivered when you purchase it. Trash is picked up from your site. The layout is weird but most sites are pull through. We were in B24 with friends and family staying in B25 and B26. These were back in sites and very spacious. While not necessarily secluded, they felt more private. The bath house was central to the sites and were unisex individual bathrooms. Not modern but clean. The ere is a pool and an area near the office with lots of childrens activities; playground, shuffleboard, basketball, gem mine, horseshoes, jump pad, and a fishing lake with large fish. The pool is near the offices as well. The office has a small store area with some souvenirs and necessities. There is a large dog park. Get dessert at Woodruffs just down the road, check out Natty Bs for lunch and some general store items and fresh baked goods on the way to Natural Bridge which is dog friendly! Dogs allowed in visitor center and the Natural Bridge itself. There’s a new brewery just across the street. Lynchburg is about 25 min drive and has a Community Market that is part farm market and part local crafts market. Free parking in that area on weekends. Drive the Blue Ridge Parkway north for some awesome overlooks as you climb the mountain and approach rt 60. Skip JJs Meat Shack in Buena Vista if you go through there.


Guide to Arrington

Discover the best spots for pets-allowed camping near Arrington, Virginia, where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.

Pet owners like spacious sites and amenities

  • At Sherando Lake Campground, campers appreciate the large, shaded sites that provide privacy and comfort for both pets and their owners.
  • Devil’s Backbone Camp offers well-maintained facilities and ample space for pets to roam, making it a popular choice for families.
  • Canoe Landing Group Campsite features reservable sites that allow pets, ensuring a convenient and enjoyable stay for everyone.

Dog-friendly activities while camping near Arrington

Pet-friendly campgrounds include great amenities

  • Lynchburg / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA features a dog park and various activities for families, ensuring a fun-filled stay for all.
  • At Montebello Resort, pets are allowed, and the campground offers fishing and kayaking opportunities for a memorable experience.
  • Horseshoe Flats Campground is known for its friendly atmosphere and proximity to the river, making it an ideal spot for pet owners looking to relax and enjoy nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular dog-friendly campsite near Arrington, VA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Arrington, VA is Canoe Landing Group Campsite — James River State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 27 reviews.

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